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What We Believe
One God
We believe in one eternal God, who has manifested Himself as the Father in creation, the Son in redemption, and the Holy Ghost in the believer today. Jesus Christ is the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
Deuteronomy 6:4
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:”Isaiah 44:6
“Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”Colossians 2:9
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
Baptism in Jesus' Name
We practice water baptism by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, according to the apostolic command and example.
Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Acts 8:16
“For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”Acts 19:5
“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
The Infilling of the Holy Ghost with the Evidence of Speaking in Tongues
We believe the infilling of the Holy Ghost, evidenced by speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, is essential and available for all believers today.
Acts 2:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”Acts 10:44-46
“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word… For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.”Acts 19:6
“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.”
Living a Righteous, Holy, and Separated Life
We believe that God calls His people to live a life that is holy, separated from the world, and reflective of His righteousness in every area of life.
2 Corinthians 6:17-18
“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you…”1 Peter 1:15-16
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”Titus 2:11-12
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Revival and Evangelism
We believe that revival and evangelism are the heartbeat of the church. We are commissioned to spread the gospel, reach the lost, and disciple all nations until the return of Jesus Christ.
Mark 16:15
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”Acts 1:8
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me…”Matthew 28:19-20
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…”